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The WSU 3D printing club is dedicated to improving the design and manufacturing skills of our members through projects, workshops, and practical experience. We strive to make our meetings fun and entertaining while promoting conversation and discovery. If you're always up for learning something new, this might be the place for you!
Currently, our club is working on two projects, the silicone printing project, and the water bottle printing project. Both projects involve designing, building, and prototyping 3D printers to perform relevant tasks. The best part is that both of these projects are fully funded so we are ready to dive into the hands-on work!
Throughout the semester our club also hosts game nights, fundraisers and 3D modeling workshops. See our calendar for upcoming event dates!
3DPC Design Competition
3DPC Design Competition
The WSU 3D Printing Club needs part files! The club will be selling small parts and knick-knacks in the CUB for the holidays and would love to include student-made items in our gift sale. While all suitable submissions will be printed and sold, the winner of our design contest will receive a club T-Shirt and be featured on our table! Parts will be judged by club officers on the following design considerations:
Ease of Printing - lacking supports / material to remove
Copywrite Free - Ideal designs lack any official WSU logos!
Functional - Your part should do something; looking good counts!
Appealing - People should want to buy your part!
Submissions should be in native SolidWorks formats or .stl files if created in alternate programs (ie. Fusion360). Please either utilize Pack and Go or otherwise ensure that all part files are included with a submitted assembly. All submissions should be in .zip format, sent along with questions, to the club's Event Organizer at brienna.hall@wsu.edu.
Submissions are Due on Friday, November 17 by 11:59pm.
Winner - Spring 2021
Winner - Spring 2021
The challenge Spring Semester was to build a Computer Clip similar to this one. Luke won with their Sunrise Computer Clip design which features a notecard holder. (above)
Silicone Printing Project:
Silicone Printing Project:
Team Meetings: Saturdays @ noon
This project utilizes two-part silicone and conductive particulate to print circuitry in a silicone matrix. Silicone is a fairly biocompatible material which this project could lead to cheaper and more variable biocompatible electronics. Unfortunately, silicone is not an easy material to print, and there is still a long road of prototyping left with both the materials and process before we are ready to ship.
Water Bottle Printing Project:
Water Bottle Printing Project:
Team Meetings: Saturdays @ 2p
This project is part of our partnership with the WSU Recycling Department to take used water bottles, and turn them into functional prints! Our end product will be able to shred used water bottles, turn them into PET filament, and then have an associated printer which utilizes this PET filament to make 3D models for students! We have already received many of the parts for this project, and should be ready to start the build process shortly!
SolidWorks Workshops:
SolidWorks Workshops:
Our Club often hosts SolidWorks workshops, geared at promoting 3D Modeling skills in our college community. These workshops range from basics geared towards first time, to refresher courses for students who have taken ME 116, or an equivalent class, who want to get certified outside of any other coursework. All of our workshops have an incorporated tutorial time where our experienced club members are available to answer questions or offer assistance for any modeling issues.
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